Aid dentist as required, especially in areas such as direct patient care, office duties, and preparing materials for treatments. Dental assistants are typically responsible for directly supporting dentists to ensure that procedures run smoothly. They manage equipment such as suction hoses to keep the patient’s mouth dry and workable during treatment, sterilize instruments, and develop X-rays/perform other lab tasks under dentist oversight. Additionally, they coordinate with clients to deliver information on effective hygiene techniques, schedule appointments, and arrange billing/payment. Because many of their tasks involve interaction with dentists and patients, they need to have strong interpersonal skills.
Depending on state regulations, dental assistants may perform coronal polishing to eliminate soft deposits, protect teeth from cavities with sealant or fluoride, and/or prepare patients for procedures by applying topical anesthetic. Some are also expected to prepare materials for temporary crowns and casts of teeth.
Naval Medical Command
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San Diego, CA
You will serve as a DENTAL ASSISTANT in the Directorate for Dental Services/Directorate for Branch Clinics, ranch Dental Clinics (BDCs)/Annexes (BDAs), at NASNI (Coronado), CA....
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1 day ago
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San Diego, CA
We are looking for the right person to add to our team. You must be detail oriented and caring. We are located in the La Jolla/UTC area. We have a beautiful state of the art Dental Practice with...
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1 day ago
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Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
Full Job Description We are currently looking for an enthusiastic RDA or Dental Assistant....
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19 hours ago
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Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
Experienced orthodontic assistant. 30 hours per week. Salary determined by experience. Must have excellent verbal skills, detail oriented and reliable. Salary, benefits and bonus package. RDA or...
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1 day ago
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Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
We are looking for a pleasant team player to join our office. This is a front and back office position and we will train you for this position. This is a full time job. Bilingual is a plus. Please...
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7 hours ago
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Stynt
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San Diego, CA
Associated topics: dental biller, bilingual, clinical, clinical assistant, dental assistant, efda, oxide, radiographer, steps, x ray...
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15 hours ago
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Stynt
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San Diego, CA
Associated topics: assistant, dental biller, bilingual, certified dental assistant, clinical assistant, dental assistant, efda, oxide, radiographer, steps...
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11 hours ago
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La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
Our busy office is looking for a fulltime RDA with at least 2 years experience. Proficient with Dentrix and CEREC. Benefits available. Please email resume.
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1 day ago
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Pacific Dental Services
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Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
Overview As a Pediatric Dental Assistant, we recognize the difference your interactions with young patients make in their experience....
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1 day ago
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La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
A brand new Ortho-Pedo office looking for a Pediatric dental assistant (RDA) willing to learn Orthodontics. Must be very personable and great with kids....
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19 hours ago
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San Diego, CA
Oral Surgery Dental Assistants must work effectively with co-workers including General Practice Dental Assistants, patients, and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening...
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15 hours ago
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Del Mar, CA (17 miles from San Diego, CA)
Torrey Hills Dental office looking for a Registered Dental Assistant or DA who has been in dentistry for at least two years....
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19 hours ago
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La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
Are you a highly experienced, cross-trained Registered Dental Assistant/Treatment Coordinator with a great attitude and excellent communication skills to provide all aspects of each patient flow including...
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16 hours ago
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National City, CA (6 miles from San Diego, CA)
assisting (fillings, crowns, cleanings, Alginate impressions) - sterilization *hourly rate will be dependent upon performance at working interview...
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5 days ago
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San Diego, CA
Orthodontic RDA/OA/DA (Rancho Penasquitos) Carmel Mountain Road near Black Mountain Road compensation: based on experience employment type: full-time internship QR Code Link to This Post Position...
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5 days ago
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